Having somewhere to sit and enjoy eating in the kitchen can be really useful; it can bring your family together and make mealtimes more interactive. If you’re planning on redesigning your kitchen and you’re considering adding a breakfast bar, we have some great reasons why you should go ahead.
Dual-purpose
Breakfast bars are dual-purpose worktops that can be used for eating, prepping and socialising. Unlike a traditional kitchen table, a breakfast bar is the same height as your standard worktops. The large area makes it useful for a number of different purposes. When you’re preparing a large meal, you can use the extra worktop space as a preparation area without needing to lean over a lower kitchen table. The addition of seating can make preparing a complicated meal less strenuous. You can sit down whilst you peel potatoes or chop vegetables, rather than being on your feet the entire time. When you aren’t using the kitchen breakfast bar for preparing meals, you can use it as a space to eat meals. Some people also use the kitchen breakfast bar as a work surface for completing paperwork or working from home.
Bring the family and friends together
A breakfast bar can help bring your family together; if your living room is closed off from the kitchen, there will be a separation between your family when someone is preparing meals. A breakfast bar can bring everyone together; for example, children can perch on the breakfast bar and work on their homework whilst the parents make dinner. This additional work surface allows people to sit in the kitchen and be a part of what’s happening in that room. If you invite a few friends over for dinner, they can all sit at the kitchen breakfast bar whilst you prepare your meal, keeping you in the conversation and involved in the evening.
Save space
A breakfast bar is usually much smaller and slimmer than a standard kitchen table. They’re also integrated into the kitchen design to work around appliances and other kitchen essentials. Breakfast bars usually use kitchen stools as seating; these can be easily pushed under the breakfast bar when they’re not in use. Kitchen stools save room in your kitchen compared to bulky tables and chairs, which might get in the way when you walk around and use your kitchen.
Stylish
Breakfast bars are not only useful and practical, but they’re also very stylish and look great in almost any kitchen. Your breakfast bar will use the same style as the rest of your kitchen, creating a cohesive design. Whether your kitchen style is shaker or modern, they'll make an excellent addition to your home.
Socialising
If you like to host parties or gatherings in your home, a kitchen breakfast bar will be a key part of any social gathering. People always gather in the kitchen at parties, whether it's when they’re getting a drink or some food. A breakfast bar gives people a place to sit or perch informally while enjoying the social atmosphere and conversing with other guests at your event. In addition, your breakfast bar can be used as a buffet table or an actual bar when people come into your home. The space on top is usually uncluttered by appliances and provides the perfect surface for placing food or drink.
Add value
If you plan on selling your home in the future, a well-designed kitchen is one of the key things buyers will be looking for. Kitchens are expensive to replace, so many buyers would prefer to purchase a house with a modern kitchen and an integrated breakfast bar. Breakfast bars are sought after by home buyers; they provide a great space to eat and get together informally with friends and family. If you install a breakfast bar and then go to sell your home, buyers may comment on how useful that area will be and how great it is that the kitchen has been well thought out and cleverly designed.
If your kitchen space is large enough to include a breakfast bar, you should add one to the room. You’ll find you regularly use it for a huge range of things, from socialising to eating breakfast.
